This song is beautiful, he's got alot of passion for what he sings (though I'd say the french theme is just used by him for originality, there's nothing wrong about it.)
Give the beautiful lyrics, it's surprising he didn't have many more hits. Maybe it was just so extraordinary he couldn't follow it up. Still, we have this one to enjoy - Thank-you Mr Sarstedt, wherever you are.
It's full of French place names, institutions, famous people, etc. Plus it's set to a European-style Waltz. He might be English and singing in English, but it's a very French-sounding song. I was convinced he was French the first time I heard it.
We can pick inspiration from the oddest of places. I would like to learn French after hearing the French guy in the Matrix Trilogy, but it was reinforced after hearing Eddie Izzard do a bit in French (the monkey is in the branch).
******FANTASTIC!!!********.......This is a beautiful song, it reminds me of my childhood..I wonder if it is about Sophia Loren?..Thanks for this version..I had forgotten that Top of the Pops was so good!
from the very start with that mussette accordion you know this is a special song,and yet the next 3 minuets the arrangement is quite sparse,but boy at 3.22 when the strings come in and start to build f--k me i am in HEAVEN.
I have always loved this song - yes I do, yes I do...
pixietrix68 1 week ago in playlist Favorite videos
thanks peter
archeng123 10 months ago
nice look. i have the single.
sandalex22 1 year ago
Blast from the past 5*****
AHS3X7 2 years ago
I have been looking for this for years and years. Fantastic! Not well recognised but I think it is a classic. Thanks so much- on my favourites.
pixietrix68 2 years ago
An absolute classic from my late teen years. Always enjoyed.
luvmostmusic 2 years ago
An absolute classic. like a one off chelsea rose rising above all overs
bmkfa0369 2 years ago
hehehe....love the mullet and mo , and classics ..
scatts38 2 years ago
love those moustache...lol
georgegains 2 years ago
This song is beautiful, he's got alot of passion for what he sings (though I'd say the french theme is just used by him for originality, there's nothing wrong about it.)
evilishan 2 years ago
near the end of the song the music sounds like the start of postman pat theme song 4.17
driscoll126 2 years ago
40 years ago. It stands the test of time doesn't it ?
teebee1984 2 years ago 12
@teebee1984 more true words never said. Once a classic, always a classic, will be played in 50 years time. Hope i'm here to hear it.
targetmc1 3 months ago
"just for a laugh ahahaha"... hehe!
benboy1971 2 years ago
i was charmed by this song 40 years ago and feel the same about it today...merci e merci...
Hazelwood531 2 years ago 2
Give the beautiful lyrics, it's surprising he didn't have many more hits. Maybe it was just so extraordinary he couldn't follow it up. Still, we have this one to enjoy - Thank-you Mr Sarstedt, wherever you are.
captnswing 2 years ago 6
It's full of French place names, institutions, famous people, etc. Plus it's set to a European-style Waltz. He might be English and singing in English, but it's a very French-sounding song. I was convinced he was French the first time I heard it.
jonchapple 2 years ago
Yes i think we all got it was meant to sound french =P
fuckapotomis 2 years ago
We can pick inspiration from the oddest of places. I would like to learn French after hearing the French guy in the Matrix Trilogy, but it was reinforced after hearing Eddie Izzard do a bit in French (the monkey is in the branch).
monkeyboyiv 3 years ago
******FANTASTIC!!!********.......This is a beautiful song, it reminds me of my childhood..I wonder if it is about Sophia Loren?..Thanks for this version..I had forgotten that Top of the Pops was so good!
treasurebeauty 3 years ago
i read somewhere that it is about sophia loren so maybe..
deatheater459 2 years ago
great song , thanks for the vid T.C.N .
scatts38 3 years ago
what a great song
wazzer37 3 years ago
Awesome!
whitehat2709 3 years ago
Great song. It makes me want to speak french.
yankfan65 3 years ago 2
from the very start with that mussette accordion you know this is a special song,and yet the next 3 minuets the arrangement is quite sparse,but boy at 3.22 when the strings come in and start to build f--k me i am in HEAVEN.
phantomxr 3 years ago 3
could anyone tell me if he wrote this song,and is he still singing.
paulio11270 3 years ago
I love this song :)
anathedirector 3 years ago 2
great to see chords and rhythm of the original
ruzaq 3 years ago
Great song
mehranoII 3 years ago 3
very beautiful song :) Thanks Starfirel for sharing :)
sistaspooky1013 3 years ago
fantastic songthanks for posting
20iain20 3 years ago
i liked this song, very smooth and easy listening
whatefunk 3 years ago